The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Linkville, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$304,499

Cost of Crime™ for Linkville, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,907 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Linkville in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Linkville, MI Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Linkville ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Linkville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Linkville is 18.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Linkville Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Linkville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 106 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Linkville, MI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Linkville, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Linkville for 2025 is $304,499. This translates to approximately $677 per resident and $1,907 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Linkville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Linkville Compared to Other Cities?

Linkville, MI:	$677
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Linkville is $677 per year, which is $212 more than the national average and $190 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Linkville:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,172 more than in Linkville.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $528 less than in Linkville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Linkville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Linkville	Cost per Linkville Resident
Murder	$210,646	$468
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,722	$64
Robbery	$5,398	$12
Assault	$9,456	$21
Kidnapping	$3,720	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1,321	$3
Burglary	$5,765	$13
Theft	$21,348	$47
Arson	$1,145	$3
Vandalism	$8,660	$19
Animal Cruelty	$238	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,033	$11
Identity Theft	$3,049	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$304,499	$677

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Linkville, MI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Linkville totals $1,534,810 ($3,411 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,839,309 ($4,087 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Linkville crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Linkville’s 450 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Linkville Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Linkville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7317
Robbery	0.3814
Rape	1.053
Murder	0.2491
Total Violent Crime	2.415 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.160
Vehicle Theft	0.1896
Burglary	1.412
Arson	0.1053
Total Property Crime	10.87 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1363
Drug Crimes	1.512
Vandalism	2.694
Identity Theft	0.8753
Animal Cruelty	0.0714
Total "Other" Rate	5.289 (B+)

Individual Linkville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Linkville is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Linkville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Owendale, MI	A	B-	A+
Elkton, MI	B+	D+	A-
Kilmanagh, MI	B	C	B-
Berne, MI	B+	A-	B-
Pigeon, MI	B	B+	B-
Gagetown, MI	B	C-	B
Bay Port, MI	B+	A-	B
Weale, MI	B+	C	B+
New Greenleaf, MI	A	C+	A-
Sebewaing, MI	B+	C-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Linkville is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ironton, MI	A	A-	A-
Swanwick, IL	A-	B+	B+
Swaledale, IA	B-	B	B
Swainton, NJ	B-	D-	D-
Sunnydale, KS	B+	A	A
Sumpter, OR	D+	D+	D+
Strawberry, SC	A-	A+	A+
Stough, AL	C	D+	D+
Stonyford, CA	F	F	F
Kindrick, VA	C-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Linkville is safer than the Michigan state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Linkville, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Linkville schools on SchoolGrade

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